clutchthat

ClutchThat is a fictional automotive telematics platform designed to help drivers monitor clutch health and performance in manual-transmission vehicles. The system combines data from OBD-II adapters, vehicle sensors, and user input to estimate clutch wear, slip, and overall health, presenting the results through a smartphone app and a web dashboard.

How it works: it collects RPM, throttle position, gear, speed, and pedal input; uses an algorithm to infer clutch slip, wear rate, and soft vs aggressive driving; provides real-time alerts when slipping is detected or when wear crosses threshold; stores historical trends; generates maintenance reminders and driving tips.

History: conceived by fictional startup ClutchTech Labs in 2023 as a concept; early prototypes tested in closed beta; released publicly as a concept product in 2024; integrated with community resources.

Features: OBD-II connection; cloud analytics; clutch wear score; slip detection; maintenance reminders; performance dashboards; privacy controls; API.

Reception: described as a useful educational tool; limitations: wear estimates are approximate; cannot replace professional inspection; hardware compatibility may limit adoption; regulatory concerns.

See also: automotive telematics, OBD-II, clutch wear monitoring.